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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,410.76, 29,547.06 and 12,913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,410.76, 29,547.06 and 12,913.32 is: 17,820.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,410.76 : 29,547.06 = 12,913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,410.76/29,547.06 = 12,913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,410.76x = 29,547.06 × 12,913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,410.76x = 381,550,640.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,550,640.84/21,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,820.51

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